(May contain spoilers)
The main thrust of the narrative in this episode was the aftermath of the explosion at the hospital, a bomb that brother Jude (Josh Dylan) planted. Callum (Jack Rowan) rushed into to warn Sephy (Masali Baduza) who was caring to her mother’s side after she attempted to take her life, however Callum was too late, and the bomb exploded. However, the bomb only killed two hospital workers and with the big bang it made last episode I would have at least thought that it would have killed a few more! Kamal (Paterson Joseph) makes a public announcement that his family is being targeted and he will find who has committed the crime and bring them to justice.Â
A distressed Sephy pleads to Callum to tell her if he knows who planted the bomb. His silence causes tension between the couple. Sephy confesses to Kamal that she might know something, this however results in Callum getting arrested and tortured my policemen to get the story out of him. Ryan (Ian Hart) Callum’s ‘dad urges Jude to tell him what has happened. In rage Ryan goes to Liberation Militia (LM) and argues with Jack (Shaun Dingwall) as he asked Jack to keep Jude out of it. Ryan goes to the police to give himself in to save Callum. Sephy and Jasmine (Bonnie Henna) hear the news and rush to Meggie’s (Helen Baxendale) aid and insist on paying for Ryan’s lawyers. The trial results in Ryan getting the maximum sentence of 30 years but was close to being executed. Meanwhile Kamal visits Yaro (Luke Bailey) and we find out his secret about his illegitimate son. Finally, Sephy and Callum after fighting throughout the episode, makeup and get back together which Meggie is happy with although when Kamal finds out is left in dismay.Â
I thought this episode was good, however there seemed to be a disconnect with the characters for me. The acting seemed to be played differently to how it was before and the relationship between Sephy and Callum (I know they were fighting) but seemed more distant and forced. I feel like the storyline is heading in a great direction and I it is getting deeper into deceit and on the brink of war, but there was something about backtracking the characters behaviour or intensions in this episode which got me stuck. I thought the court scene was beautiful and again, I am loving seeing culture on our screens, the African headdresses and garments are colourful and light up the screens. I am looking forward to seeing the last two episodes as I don’t see how they could sum up all the loose ends so quickly, which might mean another series! Fingers Crossed!!
 What We Learnt:
Sephy asks Callum if he knows who planted the bomb
Jasmine is recovering in bed from the hospitalÂ
Sephy says to Kamal she might know someone with some knowledge of who planted the bomb
The PM says that she is putting a bill in place to decriminalise noughts and crosses being romantic with one another, which Kamal is against
Callum get arrestedÂ
Ryan gets back to the house and asks Jude what happened
Ryan goes to the LM and punches Jack saying he asked to have him in and Jude out, but he didn’t listen
Callum is interrogated and abused by the police whilst in custody
Sephy drives to Callum’s house, but sees the police outside, Jude gets in her car and explains he has been taken and that he told Callum not to trust her. she betrayed Callum
Ryan goes to the police station and commits to planting the bomb and that he was part of the LMÂ
Callum gets let out and Sephy is waiting but is shocked to find out that Callum has been beatenÂ
Kamal invites politicians around and suggests support in a coup against the female PM
Meggie and Callum visit Ryan in prison
Jude goes to the police station to confess that he did it but is stopped by a member of the LM
Lekan (Jonathan Ajayi) is now dating Sephy’s sister, Minerva (Kiké Brimah)
Sephy says to Lekan that him dating her sister is okay and thanks him for not telling anyone about her and CallumÂ
Jasmine sees the news about Ryan confessing to be the bomb planter, but she doesn’t believe it. Sephy suggests that they go and help Meggie
Jasmine and Sephy go to Meggie’s house to help. Jasmine apologises to Meggie for the way she treated her and offers to pay for Ryan’s lawyers to get back at Kamal
Ryan speaks with his lawyer; he looks physically beatenÂ
The court scene shows Callum confessing to knowing about the bomb, but talks about how he has been stopped and abused by the police 300 times in the past 7 yearsÂ
Kamal sees the PM and tells her that she has to consider her next move as he is taking over and interim PM
Kamal meets Yaro, who confirms that he is the illegitimate son of Kamal, but his mother was white, which adds to the complexity as he had an affair with a nought!
Ryan whilst on the stand says that he doesn’t ask for forgiveness and knows he did wrong but has fought back because of how the noughts have been discriminated against
Ryan is sentenced to 30 years in prison instead of being executed
The family celebrate Ryan getting a low sentence
Kamal catches Lekan and asks him the real reason for his and Sephy’s breakup, he admits it was because of Callum and that the feeling with Sephy was mutual
Callum goes up stairs with Sephy, Meggie walks in on them and says that what they are doing is dangerous but loves them and gives them a hug
Meggie goes downstairs and Jasmine asks where Sephy is and Meggie eyes point upstairs with Callum
Ryan gets beaten up in his cell by an inmate which the cops encourage
Film Footnote: This episode and the next two are directed by Koby Adom. This was Koby’s directing debut for British television drama and he smashed it! I was lucky enough to meet him at the BFI Futures Film Festival in 2018, he was so humble and lovely, I have followed his work ever since. His short House Girl is beautiful, and captivating and his recent short Haircut is gripping and emotional. Watching his content, you can see his talent and why he was chosen to direct this BBC drama. I think he has done an amazing job and if you like this episode it is worth checking out more of his content as he is an up-and-coming talent, I’m sure this won’t be the last we see of Koby.
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